I stood in line today for several minutes and watched the salad prep area. The person making the salad reached his hand into every ingredient bin. He finished one salad out by topping it with croutons, also added by hand. He then proceeded to reach back into the salad bin, thus cross contaminating the entire supply. I have eaten here before once was a problem and once without. Today, I chose not to eat there and probably will not in the future either. The cashier said she would speak to him, but didn’t seem to fully comprehend my concern. Speak to

I really wanted to like this place, however I have a dairy allergy as well as celiac. Three times there has been an challenge with the person taking the order (not educated in the menu or how to take a special request) and three different occasions there was miscommunication with the cook staff. I wasn’t interested in a free meal, just a safe place for me to eat and I seriously hate my disease and the inconvenience it is for everyone around me. The last time they messed up the order I had eaten half the meal before realizing it. Needless to say, I really tried to give them a chance because they were new but I can’t continue to take chances when the stakes are so high. I wasn’t able to attend the rest of my days activities and when I communicated it to the cook I wasn’t met with a very friendly apology.

As a vegetarian with celiacs, eating out is very challenging for me and I absolutely love sandwiches. Finding a place with gluten free and vegetarian sandwiches is like finding a unicorn. These sandwiches are tasty and unique and nowhere near where I live, but I’ve made the trek twice for them and thought it was worth it. I love the blueberry pesto sandwich. My only complaint is that the gf bun is so bland and fluffy. I would like more of the flavorful fillings and less bun. I grew up eating Mom’s homemade whole wheat bread, so I like bread with some flavor and texture to it. I know gf bread is a challenge, but I hope they’ll eventually come up with something better than this. Also, I find that the buns tend to be smaller than a whole sandwich. I’m a hearty eater, so even if I order a side I’m still hungry when I’m done, so it tends to make for an expensive lunch.

This is one of my go to places to eat out. They will put your allergen on you order in the system, so it is known thru the line. I stick with entrees & salads. I have had the pizza & not gotten sick, but have decided to avoid them because even though measures are take to avoid CC I feel it is still a risk.

Fantastic food, knowledgeable staff and management that really understands gluten free. Most food is already gluten free. What isn't is kept separate. Pizza dough is even tossed with rice flour to ensure that no wheat is in the air. Great, safe dining in Rockville!